US Bridges

Mills Lane #1 over Wash Brook

Poor

Hartford County, Connecticut · 400 East of Route 189 · Structure no. 04479

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,440
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mills Lane #1 over Wash Brook is a steel culvert carrying Mills Lane #1 over Wash Brook in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,440 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,140 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMills Lane #1
CrossesWash Brook
Location400 East of Route 189
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHartford County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.83999, -72.74024
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,440 (2023)
Projected traffic2,140 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mills Lane #1 over Wash Brook built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mills Lane #1 over Wash Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Mills Lane #1 over Wash Brook carry?

About 1,440 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Mills Lane #1 over Wash Brook?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Mills Lane #1 over Wash Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.